Wrestlers Draw Hope in Cancer‑Affected Kids’ Art Class

The event kicked off with WWE wrestlers Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry joining a creative session for children battling cancer. They worked alongside Red Door Community, an organization that offers support groups and wellness workshops for those impacted by the disease. The duo helped guide a caricature workshop, encouraging kids to express themselves through drawing while easing the emotional toll of illness. Red Door Community’s CEO, Dan Latore, praised the wrestlers’ commitment to charity, noting that such partnerships bring relief and joy to families in distress. During the session, Hendry highlighted how activities like this give families a break from daily worries and let them enjoy creative fun.

The program also featured an art class led by former MAD Magazine artist Sam Viviano and editor Joe Raiola, offering kids a chance to explore visual arts in a supportive setting. A raffle announced during the event gave two lucky participants tickets to Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden, adding excitement for the day. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. attended the workshop, underscoring his role in securing $180 million for a new cancer center at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Latore expressed gratitude for Richards’ efforts, describing Red Door Community as a New York icon with members from all five boroughs. The highlight of the afternoon came when a young boy won two tickets to the WWE show, illustrating how small gestures can lift spirits amid hardship.

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